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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Mary Washington College?
- Warren Wilson College is 319.6% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Warren Wilson than University of Mary Washington ($37,500.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Warren Wilson ($21,863 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($12,050 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 187.6% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($26,012 vs. $9,046)
Warren Wilson vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 10 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
Warren Wilson vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or Mary Washington College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mary Washington College and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Warren Wilson College (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $24,700 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $30,800)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/